7.9 - Future Trends in Actuation Systems
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Practice Questions
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What are soft actuators primarily inspired by?
💡 Hint: Think of flexibility in nature.
Name a field where micro actuators can be applied.
💡 Hint: Think of tiny machines in medicine.
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What is the main characteristic of soft actuators?
💡 Hint: Think of the term 'soft' in relation to nature.
True or False: Micro actuators are primarily used for large-scale applications.
💡 Hint: Think about the size and scale.
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Assess how the introduction of AI-based motion control might affect traditional actuator systems. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages.
💡 Hint: Consider speed, accuracy, cost, and technological barriers.
Propose a scenario where micro/nano actuators could outperform traditional actuators, explaining the reasoning and specific advantages of using smaller actuators.
💡 Hint: Focus on applications needing precision and compactness.
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